My friends and I signed for a beginners women's self defense class. It runs for 8 weeks on…read moreThursday's. They did move locations in January and some of the gps platforms have not updated their address yet. Make sure to grab their address from their welcome email. Two women teach the class and they are very informative. They also have multiple Bobs where you perform the moves on. The instructors help you walk through each movement. We learned a lot on Day 1 and I'm excited for what's to come.

Looking for a place to learn self defense, WARRIORS EDGE IS…read moreTHE PLACE. It's a martial art suited for anyone. Aiki Ninjutsu teaches its students to use the momentum of the attacker to one's advantage. I joined Warrior's Edge to learn self defense and also to provide a cardio workout. Starting out as a white belt can seem overwhelming training with higher belt levels, but not at Warrior's Edge. It's a great bunch of people that are eager to help you progress. Any doubts, sign up for a free class and you'll be hooked.

You won't find better and more authentic Kung Fu place than Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu, for both,…read morekids and adults Kung Fu training. I've been training there for a year and a half together with my teenage son, and we both love it. We love authenticity of the place, love Master Chen and Sean and their style of teaching, love learning Forms and working with different weapons /staff, sword, broad sword, nunchucks, spear, even bull whip - we both love working with all of these, and I am a female/. To train with real Shaolin Master, captain of Shaolin Temple Performance Team side to side and to watch him going over the movements is unforgettable experience. Don't get me wrong, it's a hard work /that what kung fu means, hard work/, the warm up is like a bootcamp , cool down is another one , but you will definitely get in shape you've never been in and maybe loose few pounds. I also love flexible schedule, they have classes for every level almost every day, weekends too, you even have 2 options. I love parents train together with kids, we practice together with my son at home and test together, we have fun together. I also take Tai Chi class there and I highly recommend trying this one too. I can't speak of this place and quality of Master Chen's training highly enough. Thank you Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy for this opportunity!

I was a former student at this school and I really enjoyed being in the class for the first few…read moremonths although I did started to gain anxiety over the belt tests and trying not to mess up all the time which was a problem for me. Although Kung Fu did helped me to learn some self defense, but it's mostly motion movements. I would recommend who is really into martial arts but I'm personally into more self defense techniques which wasn't shown up in Kung Fu.

This is going to be a little long, hopefully you'll find the background relevant…read more I've been disabled for 20 years. Severe chronic back pain from a car crash. I've gone through the pain management program at MarionJoy three times to no avail. Some of their docs really tried to help, others not so much. I've been to most if not all of the major pain specialists in the Chicago area, as well as several out of state, including Mayo Clinic. Tried every non-invasive procedure I could find (I wasn't a candidate for most surgical options): acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic, various shots, etc. On a good day (once every month or two) I could go grocery shopping, but would be exhausted afterwards. Needed a cane for the past decade if I was going to walk more than 15-30 minutes. Walked like an 80-year-old most of the time. Everything took effort. Then I started at UMA for Qigong with Grand Master McGee. I've still got a ways to go, but have made vast improvements. I can go shopping most any time now, errands aren't usually a big deal, and I can usually cook once a day. Able to be more social, can sit and talk with company without too much discomfort, where it used to be completely exhausting. Haven't used the cane since. In short, I'm feeling human again. Grand Master McGee as well as the other students are a big part of that. Self-defence hasn't been a priority for me, but I'm learning quite a bit in addition to getting me healthy. I'm able to do most of what the rest of the class does, which I honestly didn't think I'd ever be capable of. Grand Master McGee really knows his craft.

I have been training here for just over 1 year and it is by far the best decision I have made…read more There is so much to learn and the grand master is extremely knowledgable and helpful. It has helped me lose weight and gained self confidence not just in martial arts but also in my day to day life.

My three-year-old is a very hyper active kid and had an amazing first class last week. Not just…read more that he had a great 1st time class, I had one of the most pleasant experience with the customer service they provide with; they follow up very well with any questions or concerns. I strongly recommend this organization for toldders.

My daughter has been taking classes here at Pro Martial Arts for about 5 months now. I wanted to…read morewait to write a review because of two reasons. One I like to know if first impressions are accurate, and two there were some staff changes that turned out to be great changes! We love this school. We found this place because my daughters friend had a birthday party here. She loved it right away. My husband and I were not as sure that it would be a good fit for her because she takes after me and has horrible coordination. We were amazed at not only how patient all of the instructors were and still are with her but how much her coordination has not stopped her from trying to succeed at all the steps being taught. I believe that is only because the instructors never criticize, they are alway up beat and positive. The instructors are all awesome and really try to help all the kids learn how to do each move correctly but still make it a fun atmosphere. I love that there is an area that parents can sit and watch the class not all s schools offer this. I enjoy seeing what is being taught and how she is progressing. This waiting area sometimes is a little crowded, but for the most point everyone is nice and quiet so the class is not distracted. If the kids in class do get distracted the instructors quickly get their attention back where it should be without missing a beat. We are thrilled to be able to bring our daughter here and hope to continue for years to come.

this place is great! I am a fellow student from the kids class. We learn very important life skills…read moreand Martial arts. I defiantly recommend this place for children and adults! Something else is that you can have a free week trial to test it out

Both of my boys, ages 4 and 6, just completed their free 2 weeks of class and we are very excited…read moreto sign our 6 year old up! Adam has a great group on kids in his Monday class and his patience with them is remarkable. He expects success from these kids and encourages them to be the best they can be! In all of the sports and activities we have done with our kids, this has got to be the most motivating and rewarding class yet! My kids walked out of there feeling a sense of pride, confidence, and accomplishment. I am looking forward to joining the Victory family!

Great location to train. Kind people, drills are thoroughly explained, and all levels of experience.read more

Great School. If you want to learn some self defense or just want a fun way to get in better shape…read moreB1 BJJ is a great option.

Still an amazing dojo with high quality instructors and serious students! I have been a member of…read moretheir Aikido dojo for 10+ years, and would highly recommend! This place has very traditional Aikido instruction and is the real deal when it comes to Japanese martial arts. Come try out a few classes! Then stay for a few more! Mastery takes repetition and refinement of movements. Starting something new will always be scary or uncomfortable, but the student community and instructors are here to support your journey!

The owner of this dojo respects and honors the traditional Japanese arts of Judo and Aikido and…read moreoffers great classes for all levels with thoughtful and talented teachers. My son is 7 and attends Judo twice a week here and loves it. We have found it to be a supportive and positive environment that challenges him while also teaching sportsmanship and discipline. It is a welcoming community where students work hard and have fun while gaining so much confidence. My son recently participated in his first Judo tournament and had so much fun. He was encouraged and supported by both teachers and classmates and had a great experience. I highly recommend this dojo!

No complaints. Positive environment for the kids to learn & grow. Good structure & discipline.read more

I've read previous reviews about the Tae Kwon Do center and the Master Kim before I send my…read morechildren at this place. Current Grand Master Kim, Bong Kun is a totally different person with previous Master Kim (he is Korean and Kim is most popular last name in Korea) and he is a great instructor of Tae Kwon Do. As I noticed and witnessed about current Master Kim is kind and nice to all his students. He also has good heart and passion for teaching young kids and children. He respects parents and others. Master Kim's main assistant instructor Mr. Joseph is well disciplined and performed well. He also teaches students with respect. I strongly recommend this place if you are looking to teach your child's behavior or respect to others.

This is easily the best Muay Thai gym in the Chicago land suburbs. I go here for both jits and…read morestriking. Coaches for both are excellent, training partners are great, and overall the culture here breeds great fighters.

coach sonny is the best and super welcoming and helpful. he really loves teaching and helps improve…read moremy skills in muay thai. I just love the big family community that the gym has

I've been going there for more than 4 years, and have practiced other martial arts before. the cool…read morething about Hapkido is that it covers multiple disciplines, kicking (Taekwondo), boxing, Judo throws, wrist/arm locks and so on. Lots of self defense moves, good cardio, and nice etiquette during practice. If you are looking for a great way to exercise, learn martial arts and self defense techniques, this is the place for you. On the other hand, if you want to train to be an MMA fighter, than I would look somewhere else.

I only attended one introductory class at Chang's Hapkido in Lombard, around 1993, when I was…read moreliving in Lombard. I was very impressed by Master Chang, who was teaching at the Lombard school at that time - his kindness and obvious concern for his students. They put me through one of the most intense workouts I've ever had, and I wanted to return, because I could tell it was a good martial arts school. Unfortunately, the apartment I was living in at the time was too expensive, so I had to move, which nixed my plans. I still hope to return to Chang's Hapkido in the future.